Corrigan, Bishop Michael Augustine, South Orange, New Jersey, to Monsignor Robert Seton, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1878 January 1

In consequence of Corrigan's absence in Monmouth County and Newark Seton's letter of December 26 was just received. It is sufficient that the pastor select the trustees and the Bishop or Vicar General concur. Corrigan is of the opinion that this annual election of officers is unnecessary as those in office must hold over until their successors are appointed. Mr. Charles O'Connor 's opinion is that no person holding an office of trust can legally cease to hold that office until a successor be appointed. The Bishop, once elected President, remains President without re-election. The information concerning the Postal Card came to Corrigan from quite a different source than those Seton mentions. Corrigan will look up the documents Seton desires; he believes they are still extant. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.